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Chicken and Waffles - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Red River Ranch Original or your favorite seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ½ tablespoon baking powder divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Oil for frying
  • Belgian waffles see below

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts in half and tenderize with a hammer. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, Original seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cornstarch and 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and remaining 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder.
  • In a Dutch oven or deep fryer add enough oil to deep fry and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the chicken into the wet mixture and let soak for about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the wet mixture and let drain slightly, then dredge through the dry mixture. Dip back into the wet mixture followed by the dry to double coat. Place the chicken on a wire rack and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fry the chicken about 3 to 4 minutes each side or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Drain from the oil and place on a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Serve on top of waffles with butter and syrup.